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Mr. Leonard Rex Jeardoe

Date of birth 06/09/1948
Date of passing 05/01/2024

Leonard Rex Jeardoe of Hebron, NE, son of Alva and Geneva (Kasl) Jeardoe, was born on June 9, 1948, in Belleville, KS. He departed this life Friday, March 10th, at Holmes Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center in Lincoln, NE, at the age of 74 years.
Leonard grew up in Belleville, attending school and graduating from Belleville High School with the class of 1966. After graduation he attended Beloit Vo-Tech school in Beloit, KS and became a lineman.
Leonard enlisted with the United States Navy on June 24, 1968, the day before he’d be drafted. He served in the Navy Seabees from 1968 until January 1970 with an honorable discharge.
Leonard married Deanna Kay Carver on July 12, 1969, at Rev. John Frints’ home in Belleville, KS. This union was blessed with the birth of two children, Kristi and Patrick.
Leonard as an avid hunter. He taught both of his children gun safety, how to reload shells and how to hunt.
Leonard loved the outdoors, to golf, playing cards, Nebraska football, any type of racing events, especially the ones he could attend in person with family and friends, NASCAR on TV, or watched live in person, or just spending time with family and friends.
He loved his granddaughter Kalynn more than anyone can explain. He was so excited he got to see her graduate from high school.
Leonard was an active member of many organizations: Belleville Volunteer Fire Department for 1 year; Spring Creek Gun Club; Cuba, KS, Coyote Club; founder of the “Cornhusker Rattlesnake Club;” Isaac Walton League; Hebron Country Club; 4 Seasons Phesants Forever; Bob’s Recreation Card Club, Belleville, KS; Lifetime member of the VFW; 50 years continuous member of the American Legion; and 51 years Hebron Volunteer Fire Department.
Leonard worked 40 years for Nebraska Public Power District before retiring in 2012. Leonard and Deanna were able to travel to many places together before his health took a turn the latter part of 2020.
Leonard is survived by his wife Deanna of Hebron, NE; daughter Kristi and husband Kurtis Wiemers of Hebron, NE; son Patrick and wife Dawn of Beatrice, NE; granddaughter Kalynn Jeardoe of Beatrice, NE; mother Geneva Jeardoe of Belleville, KS; sister Carla Jeardoe of Nelson, NE; brother and sister-in-law Ivan and Sandy Carver, Lake Havasu City, AZ; brother-in-law Steven Carver, Topeka, KS; brother and sister-in-law Curtis and Mickey Carver, Nelson, NE; brother-in-law E. Joe Carver, Iola, KS; aunt Dora Faye Jeardoe; and too many nieces, nephews and cousins to mention.
He is preceded in death by his father Alva Jeardoe; brother Delmar Jeardoe; sister-in-law Yosiko Jeardoe; niece Danielle Jeardoe; father-in-law Levi Carver; mother-in-law Eunice Dutton; sister-in-law Marge Ekstrom; brothers-in-law Larry Carver and Paul Carver; and nephew Shawn Carver.
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Published by Price Funeral Home on Mar. 14, 2023.

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